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Ben-Gurion Airport ready for US military aircraft to depart if Iran-US agreement signed

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Ben-Gurion Airport is preparing for the potential departure of U.S. military aircraft following an anticipated U.S.-Iran agreement.
  • Israeli authorities expect U.S. military planes to leave within 72 hours of the agreement's approval.
  • Dozens of U.S. military refueling aircraft are expected to remain stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport until at least the end of 2027.

Ben-Gurion Airport is undergoing preparations to facilitate the departure of U.S. military aircraft should a U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war be signed. Israeli authorities have been notified that U.S. military planes will evacuate the airport immediately upon the agreement's approval.

The primary focus of these preparations is an evacuation within 72 hours to nearby bases in Europe. However, should the situation escalate, the aircraft will be placed on high alert at Ben-Gurion. Many of the planes have already been relocated from their positions at Ben-Gurion to the nearby Lod Airbase, also known as Air Force Base 27, which has since been reopened.

Earlier this month, reports indicated that dozens of U.S. military refueling aircraft are expected to be stationed at Ben-Gurion Airport through at least the end of 2027. The presence of these aircraft and the necessary U.S. military personnel to operate them is already creating significant logistical challenges for the airport.

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